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📖 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 🧠   Take a look at Petra Wille's compiled list of product manager assessment resources.   #productmanagement #product #productstrategy #productdiscovery #agile #businessagility

Post 3: People Power in Product Management. Embracing Agile’s First Principle for Product Success Product management isn’t just about the end product; it’s about the journey and the people who make it possible. Agile’s first principle, individuals and interactions over processes and tools, is a game-changer. 💡 - Why it's crucial: Real innovation happens when diverse minds come together and communicate effectively. 🌟 - Actionable steps: Encourage open dialogue, practice active listening, and ensure everyone’s contributions are valued. Use tools to support, not replace, human interaction. 🗣️👂🤝 Remember, behind every great product is a great team. Let’s keep our focus on what truly matters: our people. 🌟✨ #AgileLeadership #ProductManagement #TeamSuccess

Day 71: The Role of Passion and Dedication in Product Management Welcome to Day 71 of my ongoing #90DaysOfProductManagement challenge! Today, let's look into two critical qualities that every successful product manager must embody: passion and dedication. Passion for the Problems Your Product is Solving. It's not just about developing features or meeting deadlines; it's about genuinely caring for the problems your product is designed to solve. When you are passionate about these problems, you go beyond the surface level to deeply understand the challenges your users face. This passion translates into a relentless pursuit of innovative solutions that can make a real difference in their lives. Empathy Towards Your Users' Needs Empathy is a cornerstone of effective product management. It's essential to put yourself in your users' shoes, understand their needs, frustrations, and aspirations. Empathy helps you connect with your users on a deeper level, allowing you to build products that truly resonate with them. Dedication to Success Here is my stand: dedication is what turns passion and empathy into tangible results. It’s about committing yourself to the product's success, no matter the obstacles (trust me you will have several obstacles through the product Lifecycle). Dedication means staying focused, continually iterating based on feedbacks, and never settling for mediocrity. Key Takeaways: 1. Be Passionate: Genuinely care about the problems your product aims to solve. This passion will drive you to go the extra mile and find innovative solutions. 2. Show Empathy: Understand and relate to your users' needs and challenges. Empathy helps you design products that truly make a difference. 3. Stay Dedicated: Commit yourself to the product's success. Overcome obstacles, stay focused, and continuously improve your product. Without passion, empathy, and dedication, a product manager may struggle to create a product that truly stands out and meets user needs. These qualities are what differentiate good product managers from great ones. For more insights and guidance on mastering product management, don’t forget to sign up for my upcoming e-book, "Mastering Product Management: Your Guide to Success." Join the waiting list here: https://lnkd.in/eb5TsbHm. Let's continue to make a difference together! #ProductManagement #Passion #Dedication #Empathy #ProductSuccess #MasterProductManagement #90Daysofproductmanagement

Stepping up into the "World of Words", "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle [Book 1] has given a right kick to my journey. As in the dynamic world of product management, staying grounded and focused is crucial. Tolle's book, "The Power of Now," offers valuable insights that can enhance our professional and personal lives and have given me a mindset of pure "Being in NOW". Key Takeaways as a PM 📖 ➡️Embrace the Present Moment 🕰️ As PMs, we often juggle multiple projects and deadlines. By living fully in the present helps us stay focused on current tasks, making us more efficient and effective in delivering value to the customers. ➡️Observe Your Mind 🧠 In product management, it requires constant decision-making and problem-solving and by observing our thoughts without judgment, we can cultivate a clear and calm mindset, leading to better strategic decisions and innovative solutions. ➡️Let Go of Ego 🚫 Ego can hinder collaboration and open-mindedness; hence, by distancing ourselves from ego-driven thoughts, we can embrace feedback, fast teamwork, and prioritize the product's success over personal points. ➡️Accept What Is 🌿 In product management, change is constant. Tolle's principle of acceptance teaches us to adapt to market shifts and user feedback with a positive mindset, enabling us to understand and iterate our products effectively. ➡️Find Inner Peace Amidst Chaos 🧘♂️ Product management often involves navigating through chaos and uncertainty. On finding inner peace, we maintain calm and clear mind, enabling better decision-making and stress management during high-pressure situations. ➡️Cultivate Patience and Resilience 💪 Developing products can be a long and iterative process. Book says to stay committed and persistent, even when progress seems slow, and to view setbacks as opportunities for learning and growth. ➡️Enhance Empathy and Understanding ❤️ Understanding user needs and collaborating with diverse teams are critical aspects of product management. I mean the hyped "Stakeholder Management". 😅 Words from the book helps us connect more deeply with users and colleagues as a PM, fostering a more collaborative and user-centric approach to product development. It's definitely a GOOD READ. #productmanagement #thepowerofnow #eckarttolle

Just finished the course “Product Management: Building a Product Roadmap”! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/ds58CcJB As I continue to deepen my expertise in product management, I’ve gained valuable insights into the essential elements of effective product roadmapping. Here are some key takeaways: 🔹 Alignment is Crucial: A product roadmap serves as a reminder of what everyone is aligned with, ensuring that all stakeholders understand the product’s direction and priorities. 🔹 Realism in Planning: Shortcutting the process can lead to a poorly defined roadmap. It's vital to invest time in crafting a thorough and strategic plan to avoid pitfalls. 🔹 Engagement Matters: Including a question-and-answer session in presentations enhances stakeholder engagement and fosters a collaborative environment. 🔹 Foundation First: Before developing a product roadmap, establishing a strong product strategy is essential. This strategy outlines the product's vision, goals, and unique value proposition. 🔹 Customer Focus: Understanding customer knowledge is the primary currency for product managers. It is critical to align the product roadmap with customer needs and market demands. 🔹 Interconnected Tools: The product roadmap and backlog are interconnected. The roadmap guides the prioritization of tasks within the backlog, ensuring alignment with the overall product strategy. 🔹 Data Organization: Organizing data into functional groups is a foundational step in creating a straw man version of the roadmap, allowing for a clear structure before sequencing milestones. Excited to apply these insights to future projects! 💡 #ProductManagement #ProductRoadmap #ContinuousLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment

“Product managers drive value for customers and the business. How they do it is more art than science. It’s not about mastering frameworks; it’s about knowing how to foster collaboration. Great product managers know how to filter out noise and transform signs into valuable actions. You may wonder which tools would equip you to stand out as a PM. The most valuable tool you can ever have is between your ears—your brain,” says the author.

Lean Principles in Product Management Five key principles guide lean product management: 1.    Define value: This means deeply understanding your users' needs and problems. Techniques like user interviews, surveys, and observational studies help identify what customers truly value. 2.    Map the value stream: Visualize your entire product development process, from idea generation to user adoption. This helps identify bottlenecks and unnecessary steps. 3.    Create flow: Eliminate obstacles that slow down your development process. This could involve breaking down silos between teams, reducing handoffs, or implementing agile methodologies. 4.    Establish pull: In product management, this means building features in response to actual user demand rather than perceived needs. 5.    Seek perfection: Continuously gather feedback and make incremental improvements to your product and processes.

Hello lovely product people! It’s been a few years since I shared this list of product management assessment tools, which included contributions from Ravi Mehta, Julia Nechaieva 🇺🇦, Marty Cagan, Shaun Russell, Mind the Product, Ken Norton, Brent Tworetzky, and Rich Mironov. But I’m sure I’ve missed a few or there are new ones that have been developed since then. So I have a favor to ask: Do you have a tool that helps product people (or those in related roles like engineering, user research, or design) to assess their skills or their teams? If so, please share the link and tag the person who created it! By the way, here’s the link to my original post in case you want to check it out: https://lnkd.in/ddcm5d3N

Here are the outline of Product management best Practices which I follow. Some best product management practices include: 1. Clearly defining the product vision and goals. 2. Conducting thorough market research and understanding customer needs. 3. Prioritizing features and tasks based on value and impact. 4. Iteratively developing and testing prototypes. 5. Implementing agile methodologies for efficient development. 6. Communicating effectively with cross-functional teams. 7. Gathering feedback from users and stakeholders regularly. 8. Continuously monitoring and analyzing product performance. 9. Being adaptable and open to change based on feedback and market dynamics. 10. Fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

🎉 Excited to announce that I’ve completed the course "Becoming a Product Manager: A Complete Guide" by Cole Mercer and Evan Kimbrell!  Check out my certificate: https://lnkd.in/ggCKjdxt Here’s a snapshot of what I learned: Introduction to Product Management: Discovering what a product manager actually does—spoiler: it’s not just about attending meetings. Introduction to Product Development: Navigating the product lifecycle, from idea to launch Ideas and User Needs: Engaging with real users to uncover needs and generate ideas—turns out, listening is a superpower! Competitive and Market Analysis: Learning to spy (legally) on competitors and understand market dynamics. Customer Development: Validating hypotheses by talking to customers Designing and Running Experiments: Running experiments to test concepts Conceptualizing the Solution: Turning raw ideas into polished product concepts—creativity meets practicality. Metrics for Product Managers: Defining Success and Measuring Results: Mastering the art of metrics to track success and prove your product’s worth. Building the Product: Project Management for PMs: Managing the build process like a pro, ensuring everything runs smoothly. Working with People and Stakeholders: Perfecting the art of collaboration with engineers, designers, and marketers—a.k.a. herding cats.